Things I liked:Nice and easy to useThings I would have changed:See nextWhat others should know:I just added a compact rail laser (crl),from sight mark ($40), to gun on the bottom.This puts it at a distinguished level.Cant miss.

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Overall rating:3.0

Value for money:3.0

Accuracy:3.0

By Timothy from USA on 2014-09-19 16:54:48

Things I liked:The look and feel is pretty close to an M1911 with exception of the trigger.Things I would have changed:Because this is a non-blowback pistol the trigger is both single and double action. The pull in double-action mode is very heavy so I prefer to slide cock the gun before each shot or just manually cock the hammer. A blowback pistol like the Colt Commander more accurately reflects the operation of a real M1911.What others should know:I should have read the reviews for this gun more carefully before purchasing this pistol. It functions fine for what it is and shoots accurately but I ended up also purchasing a Colt Commander and that is by far the better replica weapon.

Things I liked:1.) Looks, 2.) Ability to adjust rear site, 3.) # of shots per cartridge, 4.) Feel (balance), 5.) Reliability.Things I would have changed:Make it a "BLOWBACK"!What others should know:You can fire this either in single or double action mode. Using the latter, has enhanced my accuracy with single action firearms that I have.

Things I liked:The good: Fantastic looking! This gun is just gorgeous! Has the look, heft, and feel of a nice target grade 1911, only it is better looking than my real Springfield Armory Trophy Match .45. Extremely cheap to shoot. You get a lot of shots per CO2 cartridge, around 60 - 70 for me!Things I would have changed:The sights. Even adjusted to the lowest it will go, it still shoots about 2.5 - 3 inches high!! Unacceptable in my book. Why should I have to file down the rear sight to get it on target? Btw, this is at 25 feet.What others should know:I was quite disappointed with the accuracy. At 25 feet, with my forearm rested on a bag, it gives me around 2" best groups and probably more like 2.5 - 3" average groups. I don't expect target grade accuracy from a smooth bore gun, but I have several that will print around 1" groups at 25 feet with my forearm rested on a bag! Very disappointing to me this one won't, but it is what it is! I would still buy it just for the looks and the fun factor! It is a blast to shoot and at least you can center the groups horizontally! Just stick a dot about 2.5" below your intended strike zone and fire away!

Update on my review: I was getting frustrated with the accuracy of this gun, around 2.5" - 4" seemed to be the norm with several brands of bbs. My brother suggested since I am 68 maybe my eyesight is not what it used to be! How dare he! But at his suggestion I put a laser sight on the underneath rail! SHAZAM!! Groups shrunk to 1" - 2" with all brands of bbs! With a VERY occasional .5" - .75" group! So, now I shoot groups 1/16 - 1/2 the size they used to be!! But I still don't think it is my eyes. I checked the rear sight after the laser results, and it does wobble a bit! But really, come on.....my eyes? My shooting glasses are corrected to 20/20 vision, so that should not be a problem. BUT...who knows? At least the laser helps me shoot better groups, so if it works, I will do it! One other thing, I started keeping accurate counts of rounds fired. I get about 55 before power drops below 300 fps and 15 more down to 250 fps. Anything below 300 fps is not acceptable to me, so 55 is max!

Things I liked:Like seeing a beautiful woman, I just can't help but keep staring at this superbly made 1911 Colt Special Combat. This gun is the best-looking one among my growing collection of replica airguns. The clip is nice and the weight, feel and handling of this 1911 is awesome!I pick it up and hold it every day just because. I have a Colt Commander and it is very nice but I like the appearance of this version just a little more with its two-tone steel finish and the dark brown grips. (just my personal preference)The box it arrived in is very practical, nicely made and worth keeping for storage,etc. Manufacturers need to scrap those plastic-packaged guns and use quality boxes instead.Things I would have changed:It would be nice if the trigger was "skeletonized" and carried a little less pull, although in single-action it is pretty easy and smooth. Also,it would be great if there was an Allen key C02 gas cartridge set-up so the butt would look more realistic. Loading the BB's is a bit tricky as the catch sometimes slips and I have been wearing out my fingernails. Wooden grips would really add to the authenticity but the plastic ones are real-looking and of high quality.If this gun came in a blow-back version, it would be one of the coolest guns ever!What others should know:The accuracy is outstanding! I use Daisy Premium Grade zinc plated BB's and have been getting 1" inch groups shooting free-hand at thirty feet (in my basement)I also get around 85 shots out of one C02 cartridge.This is a pretty quiet gun and it has decent,hard-hitting velocity. Be aware as this gun starts losing power when gas runs low that you don't try get too many extra shots. I had a BB get stuck in chamber when gas pressure died but it was easily removed with a small wire pushed from muzzle end. I just slid the action back and held it with the lever (on side of rail above trigger area)Overall this gun is worth getting as it performs well, feels good and looks fantastic.

Things I liked:This has got to be one of the best looking air pistols out there.Worth every cent.Adjustable sites are nice.Get it while you canThings I would have changed:blowback would be nice but a pistol this good looking doesn't need it .What others should know:The pics you see on the web site do not do it justice.

Things I liked:I love 1911 gun, the Colt 1911 Special Combat Classic CO2 pistol it part of my collection. When I pick it up, I'm impressed by the weight, size and realism. This 1911 firearm has very nice realistic features built into this gun. Shooting all day and never pay another range fee. Pay less for 20,000 rds for this gun than you would for 50 rds of .45 ACP to feed my other firearms!Things I would have changed:I wouldn't change anything. I'm comfortable the way it is.What others should know:Same as above. A very nice pistol.

Things I liked:The look and feel is pretty close to an M1911 with exception of the trigger.Things I would have changed:Because this is a non-blowback pistol the trigger is both single and double action. The pull in double-action mode is very heavy so I prefer to slide cock the gun before each shot or just manually cock the hammer. A blowback pistol like the Colt Commander more accurately reflects the operation of a real M1911.What others should know:I should have read the reviews for this gun more carefully before purchasing this pistol. It functions fine for what it is and shoots accurately but I ended up also purchasing a Colt Commander and that is by far the better replica weapon.

Things I liked:Looks nice and has a good feel.Things I would have changed:The trigger pull is bad. I also don't care for the magazine including the C02. It is difficult to load.What others should know:By a blowback. You can get the Blackwater for around the same price. Much better gun!!

The magazine follower issue is easy to solve. As I noted there, just use both hands. I use the thumb of my dominant (right) hand to retract the follower, and the thumb of the other (left) hand following it in case it slips from my grasp. Then if you lose grip on it, it hits the other thumb and you can regroup with no damage to the follower. Learned this from plenty of OTHER guns with same problem, so far never a broken follower!

Things I liked:Weight is realistic, the look is real and the ease of operation.Things I would have changed:Trigger, it just don't feel rightWhat others should know:I am going to guess that you wont be able to buy parts for it cause the colt defender I could not get parts for and they are made by the same company.

Parts? You can buy parts for any CO2 pistol? Where? Was not aware that any could be fixed other than a trip back to the manufacturer! Because my S&W 586 has a broken trigger spring, rendering it unusable, and I would love to get that part and fix it!!

Things I liked:Nice looking pistol, very attractive. Accuracy was good, but not the greatest. the feel and weight was also good. For show, a nice looking pistol.Things I would have changed: There's a rattle in the pistol. The clip has a lot of play when placed inside the pistol, it doesn't make it feel solid, plus there is a little to much play in the slide. Being a non- blow back pistol you would think the CO2 would go further. What others should know:
In my opinion, there's better pistols for a hundred dollars.
I just bought a New Colt Commander for the same price ($100.00).So far I'm very pleased. A nice solid pistol, no rattles , well worth the money. I bought it with out any feed back to go on. It worked out well. CO2 usage,about 3.5 mags.Nice action piece. Compared to the Colt 1911, to me there world's apart. I would buy the colt commander instead.Better all around pistol for the money.

Things I liked:This is a real looker, nice finishes. Things I would have changed:While this is 97% metal I think the cheesiest part of the gun is the handles, they look like plastic, I would suggest cheap wood ones that one could refinish or allow the real grips to line up. Also the plastic pull tab. Trigger is not the same as the real model and it is a hard pull. Also C02 screw is exposed verses hide in handle like many other models do.What others should know:If you like Colt 1911 this IS the model to drop a c-note on!

Things I liked:The look and feel is very realistic if you are a replica fan. Things I would have changed:I would use a different triggerWhat others should know:Definitely a plinking fun gun. I use it in my indoor range and it is great fun.

Things I liked:Good looking pistol. Nice weight , balance and feel in the hand. Although not a blowback , it's cool to have a working slide onboard. Two-axis-adjustable rear sight is great ! The white alignment dot on the front sight is a nice touch. Pyramyd Air has established a very reasonable price for this little gem of a pistol.Things I would have changed:Make the CO2 cylinder screw-down into an allen-key-operated component rather than having the tab hanging down below the lower grip surface. At least the tab is spring-loaded over to one side. The thumb safety needs to be smoother and easier to move into the safe position.What others should know:This little honey is accurate right out of the box. By the time the second CO2 cylinder was in place , I was grouping in an area about two inches across at a range of about 20 to 25 feet inside of our garage. Too cold to shoot outdoors at this time!!! I took both plastic grips off of the pistol and generously sprayed on some protector , good for rubber , plastic and vinyl. I let this stuff soak into the plastic grips for about a half hour , then wiped away any excess. This stuff slightly dulls and darkens the surface of the grips , making them look slightly more like wood. It's not perfect , but it does look a little better than plain shiny plastic. So , this Colt 1911 Special Combat is a keeper in this shooter's book. Try it , you'll like it !

Things I liked:This Colt 1911 , Special Combat is one really good-looking pistol , but it has absolutely more than just good looks. It is well-balanced with excellent weight and handling. There is also a nice bit of a kick-back when it's fired. You can really feel the power. The adjustable rear sight is a bonus that some air pistols in this price range just don't have. The working slide is also a nice touch adding to the realism. The colour and finish department got it pretty much spot-on with their choice of which features on the pistol were to be high-lighted in silver and which ones were to be left in black. I've only had a chance to go through two CO2 cylinder's worth of shooting so far and I think that as I get more used to this gun the accuracy rating I've given will probably increase to a five-star level. Yep , made a good choice with this sweetheart of a pistol. Thanks to Pyramyd Air for giving all of us such a good deal on the pricing !!!Things I would have changed:The grip safety on the Special Combat has been molded into the plastic and does not move. It's not a bargain breaker , but they could have easily designed-in what was done on the grip safety for the Daisy 1911 , CO2 BB. On the Daisy , even though the grip safety is not actually functional , it does pivot like the real thing and adds some degree of realism to the pistol. The CO2 turn-down tab on the Combat's magazine could have been designed as an Allen Screw like the one on the Tanfoglio & Swiss Arms 1911 A1's. I don't mind carrying around an Allen key in my kit or my pocket. An Allen Screw design would have made the bottom of the Special Combat much cleaner and therefore more realistic. Again , this is not a deal-breaker because the gun has so many other great features going for it. What others should know:Okay , so a couple of things to keep in mind. For the price you're paying at Pyramyd , the Colt 1911 , Special Combat is a sweet deal ! I'm not a big fan of plastic parts on motorcycles , cars or guns , but some of the ones they're manufacturing these days don't look half bad. You can improve them though , especially the ones on your guns. I carefully removed the plastic grips from the Combat pistol and with a small brush applied a coat of a special protectant on the inner and outer sides of both of them. I then placed the grips aside for about 15 minutes to allow the protectant to set-up and absorb into plastic. According to the manufacturer , this type of protectant is good for plastic , vinyl and rubber. I've used it for years now on everything from my motorcycles to the gun collection. It's safe and it works great. Now back to the grips for our Special Combat. Wipe away any excess liquid on the grips and re-install them on the pistol. Tighten the hold-down screws JUST SNUG. If you over-tighten them , you'll damage the plastic. Now comes the pay-off. The absorbed , drying protectant will have darkened the colour of the grips and also made them look just a little more like wood. It's not perfect , but it does look better. More than half of the pistols and revolvers in the collection here have real wood grips and all of the plastic ones , I have coated with the protectant. You can buy this stuff in most automotive supply centres.

Things I liked:Looks and feels like the real thing. bb and co2 loading system is brilliant. pretty good for the money.Things I would have changed:the plastic grips and the trigger system leaves something to be desired.

Things I liked:Exact replica in size and appearanceThings I would have changed:It did not have the feel and solid grip of the real 1911. Two other air pistols, that I had ordered, (H&K USP45, and H&K P30) had the exact feel, weight, and surface texture of my "real" H&K pistols, which made dry fire practice so realistic. so therefore I returned this item.What others should know:no